A silk fabric. China, Qing dynasty, 19th century. Photo Florence Number Nine

On a blue silk background, this artefact is embellished with multicoloured embroideries depicting three dragons among the clouds fighting for the flaming pearl. There are also Buddhist good luck symbols scattered among the dragons; at the bottom, there are sea waves and Mount Meru. Protected by a glass. 149 x 76 cm. Estimate: €2,500 - €3,000

Florence Number Nine. Asian, Himalayan & Indian Works of Art. 18 May 2013 10:30am http://florencenumbernine.com